B-227082: Jul 7, 1987

A firm protested the specifications in a Navy solicitation for a punch press, contending that the: (1) specifications unduly restricted competition; and (2) Navy failed to issue written amendments to oral solicitation modifications, specify proper evaluation factors, or provide sufficient information for proposal preparation. GAO held that: (1) the Navy properly based the restrictions on the size...

B-227082: Jul 7, 1987

Protest that maximum size limitation unduly restricts competition is denied where agency explains that the limitation is based on available space and protester presents no evidence to dispute the agency position. PROCUREMENT - Bid Protests - GAO procedures - Interested parties 2.Protester who cannot comply with a proper equipment size limitation is not an interested party to challenge other solici...